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Propel:?A dream becomes reality

Eight years ago, Propel started as a dream. The dream was to build an organization with the capacity to transform public education in Southwestern Pennsylvania so that all children have access to high performing public schools. Today, that dream is a reality.

Propel’s mission is to catalyze the transformation of public education in Southwestern Pennsylvania so that all children have access to high performing public schools.

STUDENTS AT WORK IN PROPEL

Propel has become one of the largest, fastest-expanding set of charter schools in Pennsylvania with the highest levels of student achievement among Pennsylvania public school districts serving high poverty areas.

Propel Schools operates public charter schools where students are admitted by blind lottery. Our schools are free and open to all. There are no admissions requirements and there are no tuition fees. We serve all: special education students, talented and gifted students, and everyone in-between.

Currently, there are eight operating Propel Schools in Southwestern Pennsylvania: